S&P 500 Performance and Risk Appetite Indicator This chart suggests that the S&P 500 has historically recovered, after the Risk Appetite Indicator falls below -2. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
CS Global Risk Appetite Index The Credit Suisse Global Risk Appetite Index falls, but is not at panic level. Image: Credit Suisse
Fed Dovish Pivot – Stimulus Hopes Support Risk Appetite Growth sentiment appears to be stabilizing, due to optimism about fiscal policy. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Global Risk Sentiment Indicators Sentiment indicators suggest a “Goldilocks” scenario for risk appetite—investors are cautiously optimistic, but not exuberant or fearful. Image: TS Lombard
FMS Investors – Net % Taking Higher than Normal Risk Levels In September, FMS risk appetite has significantly decreased, reaching a 11-month low. This decline reflects growing concerns among FMS investors regarding economic stability and market conditions. Image: BofA Global Fund Manager Survey
Sentiment – Global Risk Demand Index The Morgan Stanley Global Risk Demand Index indicates that investors’ risk appetite is very low, which can often be seen as a contrarian indicator, where extreme pessimism might signal a potential rebound in equity markets. Image: Morgan Stanley
U.S. Stocks Relative to Bonds U.S. stocks are at their strongest relative to bonds since Trump’s inauguration, supported by persistent risk appetite and the perception of U.S. market resilience amid global uncertainty. Image: Bloomberg
Bitcoin Price Bitcoin is approaching $100,000, marking a strong recovery after its February 2025 peak. The rally is driven by robust inflows into spot Bitcoin ETFs, renewed risk appetite among investors, and positive sentiment in global markets. Image: Bloomberg
S&P 500 – Margin Debt Expansion vs. Contraction A decline in margin debt has historically signaled impending market turbulence, as margin debt levels often reflect investor confidence and risk appetite. Image: Topdown Charts
S&P 500 and 12-Month Rate of Change in Margin Debt The rise in margin debt in June and July can be seen as a bullish signal for U.S. equities, indicating increased optimism and risk appetite among investors. Image: BofA Global Research Click the Image to Enlarge
Performance for the Year: S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite and Dow Jones Industrial Average U.S. stocks climbed, erasing 2020 losses, as easing lockdowns boosts risk appetite. Image: Financial Times